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2026 NCAA Division II Basketball Championships
March 24-28, 2026 | UPMC Coopers Fieldhouse
Pittsburgh is excited to welcome the NCAA Division II Men’s and Women’s Basketball Championships to the City of Champions! The nation’s top eight teams in each division will battle it out for the title March 24-28 at UPMC Cooper Fieldhouse, co-hosted by PennWest Clarion University and SportsPITTSBURGH.
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Witness the pinnacle of Division II basketball live in Pittsburgh! From the first tip-off to the final trophy celebration, the energy at UPMC Cooper Fieldhouse will be electric. Whether you're eyeing a specific marquee matchup or want a front-row seat for every buzzer-beater, secure your spot today. Don’t wait for the brackets—inventory is limited!
MEN'S SCHEDULE
2026 NCAA Division II Men's Elite Eight:
- Nova Southeastern
- Cal State East Bay
- Gannon University
- Daemen University
- Lander University
- Michigan Tech
- Oklahoma Baptist
- Black Hills State
Download the bracket and follow the 2026 Division II Men's Championship.
Quarterfinals I Wednesday, March 25
Session 1:
Game 1 I Noon #3 Gannon 75 vs. #6 Michigan Tech 49
Game 2 I 2:30 p.m. #2 Cal St. East Bay 55 vs. #7 Oklahoma Baptist 78
Session 2:
Game 3 I 6 p.m. #1 Nova Southeastern 76 vs. #8 Black Hills St. 66
Game 4 I 8:30 p.m. #4 Daemen 74 vs. #5 Lander 77
Semifinals I Friday, March 27
Game 1 I 6 p.m. #3 Gannon 98 vs. #7 Oklahoma Baptist 80
Game 2 I 8:30 p.m. #1 Nova Southeastern 81 vs. #5 Lander 91
*schedules are subject to change
WOMEN'S SCHEDULE
2026 NCAA Division II Women's Elite Eight:
- Grand Valley State
- Indiana (PA)
- Colorado Mesa
- Cal Poly Pomona
- University of Alabama Huntsville
- Minnesota Duluth
- Holy Family University
- Carson-Newman University
Download the bracket and follow the 2026 Division II Women's Championship.
Quarterfinals I Tuesday, March 24
Session 1:
Game 1 I Noon #3 Colorado Mesa 81 vs. #6 Minn. Duluth 59
Game 2 I 2:30 p.m. #2 Indiana (PA) 57 vs. #7 Holy Family 52
Session 2:
Game 3 I 6 p.m. #1 Grand Valley St. 96 vs. #8 Carson-Newman 48
Game 4 I 8:30 p.m. #4 Cal Poly Pomona 53 vs. #5 UAH 61
Semifinals I Thursday, March 26
Game 1 I 6 p.m. #2 Indiana (PA) 75 vs. #3 Colorado Mesa 70
Game 2 I 8:30 p.m. #1 Grand Valley St. 61 vs. #5 UAH 39
National Championship Game | Saturday, March 28
Championship Game | 3 p.m. #1 Grand Valley St. 72 vs. #2 Indiana (PA) 49
*schedules are subject to change
About the Venue | UPMC Cooper Fieldhouse
The 2026 NCAA Division II Men and Women’s Championship will take place at the UPMC Cooper Fieldhouse. Originally known as, the A.J. Palumbo Center, newly renovated in 2021, it features over 10,000 square feet of training equipment, sports performance labs, and a nutrition center for all student-athletes. This 3-500-seat, multipurpose arena is home to Duquesne University Dukes Men’s and Women’s Basketball and Women’s Volleyball team.
